André Jean Risha

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in surgical procedures and patient care management. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes amidst evolving medical needs. Possesses excellent diagnostic skills and ability to adapt in high-pressure environments.

• 1. British General Medical Council – 2007 – General Surgery
• 2. British General Medical Council – 2006 – Medicine
• 3. Belgian Order of Physicians, Flemish Brabant – 2006 – General Surgery
• 4. European College of Surgeons – 2002 – General Surgery
• 5. International College of Surgeons – 2002 – General Surgery
• 6. Belgian Professional Surgical Association – 2002 – General Surgery
• 7. Belgian Trauma Society – 2002 – Traumatology
• 8. Belgian Group for Endoscopic Surgery – 2002 – Abdominal Surgery
• 9. Belgian Royal College of Surgery – 2002 – General Surgery
• 10. Belgian Order of Physicians, Antwerpen – 2000 – General Medicine
• 11. Lebanese Order of Physicians – 1987 – General Surgery
• 12. Lebanese Ministry of Health – 1987 – General Surgery
• 13. Lebanese Order of Physicians – 1983 – General Practitioner
• 14. Lebanese Ministry of Health – 1983 – General Practitioner

• 1. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium – Abdominal Surgery – 2007 – Abdominal Surgery
• 2. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium – General Surgery – 2006 – Surgery
• 3. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium – Doctor of Medicine – 2000 – Medicine
• 4. American University of Beirut – General Surgery – 1987 – Surgery
• 5. American University of Beirut – Doctor of Medicine – 1983 – Medicine
• 6. American University of Beirut – Bachelor of Sciences – 1979 – Biology Chemistry
• 7. Lycee Henry IV Paris – Math Sup & Math Spe – 1976 – Mathematics

• 1. MSc Healthcare Leadership Online: University of Hull (2023–2024) Passed 3 modules out of 4; one module remaining
• 2. Laparoscopy Instructor, KUL Leuven (pigs) (2005–2007)
• 3. Surgical Complications of Renal Transplantation: Review of 2000 Cases (2006)
• 4. PhD Research Project with School of Biomechanical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (2006) PhD project involving dissection of 200 cadaver hips and knees, including the origins and insertions of all muscles acting on both joints, with CT correlation. Served as first operator and project lead.
• 5. Case report: Aspergilloma of the breast
• Article published in Acta Chirurgica Belgica 2006
• 6. Liver failure after bilio-pancreatic diversion (Scopinaro)
• Article presented in Belgian Surgical Week Oostende 2005
• 7. Liver failure requiring liver transplantation following weight reduction surgery for morbid obesity
• Abstract presented at Belgian week of Gastroenterology SPA 2005

• 1. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course (3 days), Tuttlingen, Germany – 2006, Abdominal Surgery
• 2. Advanced Laparoscopic Course (2 days), Strasbourg, France – 2006, Abdominal Surgery
• 3. Post Graduate Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course, Brussels, Belgium – 2003, Abdominal Surgery
• 4. Master Course on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (2 days), Ghent, Belgium – 2006, Abdominal Surgery
• 5. Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons (5 days), San Francisco, USA – 2005, General Surgery
• 6. Postgraduate Hands-On Course on Breast Surgery, Brussels, Belgium – 2004, Senology
• 7. 2 Days Interactive Workshop in Laparoscopy, Strasbourg, France – 2004, General Surgery
• 1. Yearly International Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference, London (1 week): 2018–2024
• 2. Cadaveric Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Hands-on Training Course, Cambridge University: 2022
• 3. Full Training in Antireflux Surgery, RLUH, with Certificate of Completion: 2019–2020
• 4. Cadaveric Training on Antireflux Surgery, Cambridge University: 2017
• 5. Multiple National and International Lectures, Grand Rounds, International Symposiums, Workshops, and Seminars (Ongoing)
• 6. The Oncological Case: Breast Nodule—A Case Report of Post Lung Transplant Breast Aspergilloma, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Symposium and Oostende International Surgical Meeting: 2005

• 1. Nobles Hospital – General Surgery – 2011 to present
• 2. Locum General Surgeon, UK (Yeovil, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Lancaster, Barrow in Furness, and other hospitals) – 2009–2011
• 3. Nivelles Hospital, Belgium – Consultant GI Surgeon – 2007–2009
• 4. KUL Gasthuisberg University Hospital Leuven, Belgium – Abdominal Surgery – 2006–2007
• 5. KUL Gasthuisberg University Hospital Leuven, Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2005–2006
• 6. KUL Gasthuisberg University Hospital Leuven, Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2004–2005
• 7. Stedelijk Hospital Roeselare (affiliated to KUL), Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2003–2004
• 8. Stedelijk Hospital Roeselare (affiliated to KUL), Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2002–2003
• 9. Heilig Hart Hospital Lier (affiliated to KUL), Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2001–2002
• 10. Heilig Hart Hospital Lier (affiliated to KUL), Belgium – Resident, General Surgery – 2000–2001
• 11. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Hospital (KUL) Gasthuisberg, Belgium – Co/Assistant, General Surgery – 1999–2000
• 12. Sint Jan Brugge, Belgium – Associate Specialist, Bariatric Surgery – 1993–1999
• 13. Cliniques Saint Jean (Brussels, affiliated to UCL University), Belgium – Training/Chief Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery – 1992–1993
• 14. Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc (UCL University) Brussels, Belgium – Training/Senior Resident, General Surgery – 1991–1992
• 15. AUH Affiliated Hospital Notre Dame des Secours, Jbeil, Lebanon – 4th Year Resident, General Surgery – 1986–1987
• 16. AUH Affiliated Hospital Notre Dame des Secours, Jbeil, Lebanon – 3rd Year Resident, General Surgery – 1985–1986
• 17. AUH Affiliated Hospital Notre Dame des Secours, Jbeil, Lebanon – 2nd Year Resident, General Surgery – 1984–1985
• 18. American University Hospital (AUH) Beirut, Lebanon – 1st Year Resident, General Surgery – 1983–1984
• 19. American University Hospital (AUH) Beirut, Lebanon – Surgical Internship, General Surgery – 1982–1983

• A- American University of Beirut Hospital 1986-1991 Anatomy Instructor School of Medicine
• B- Lebanese University 1987-1991 Anatomy Instructor Faculty of Medicine
• C- Lebanese University 1987-1991 Anatomy Instructor Faculty of Dentistry

• 2007 – General Surgery British General Medical Council- FULL
• 2006 – Medicine British General Medical Council
• 2006 – General Surgery Belgian Order of Physicians Flemish Brabant
• 2000 – General Medicine Belgian Order of Physicians Antwerpen
• 2002 – General Surgery Belgian Royal College of Surgery
• 2002 – Abdominal Surgery Belgian Group for endoscopic Surgery
• 2002 – Traumatology Belgian Trauma Society
• 2002 – General Surgery Belgian Professional Surgical Association
• 2002 – General Surgery International College of Surgeons
• 2002 – General Surgery European College of Surgeons
• 1987 – General Surgery Lebanese Order of Physicians
• 1987 – General Surgery Lebanese Ministry of health
• 1983 – General Practioner Lebanese Order of Physicians
• 1983 – General Practioner Lebanese Ministry of health